Obama's statement that he "respects Iranian nation's choice" is sign of weaknessJune 19, 2009 - 21:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Statements of Barack Obama, that he "respects the choice of the Iranian nation", made at the very moment when "guardians of Islamic revolution" were breaking up students' rallies, were perceived by many Americans as signs of weakness. According to the congressman-republican Eric Kantor, Obama's position is very unstable, it does not contain an exact definition of the American policy. According to him, this is the very moment to "show our support to Iranian nation.I would like to hear a strong statement from our president, distinguished by its moral clarity, " he said. According to Steven Clemons, expert of the New America foundation, "It was a serious mistake. The administration should not bring all problems of Iran to nuclear threat", VOA News reports. "Iran is very close to creation of nuclear weapon. It is difficult and dangerous to speak with that regime only on the base of morality, The New York Times writes. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |